Subtract 15/21 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 15/21
7/4 - 15/21 is 29/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
7/4 = 7 × 21/4 × 21 = 147/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/84 - 60/84 = 147 - 60/84 = 87/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/28
- In mixed form: 11/28
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